Network Programmer – Analyst III (Network/Systems)

CMP Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CMP Services is seeking a Network Programmer - Analyst III (Network/Systems) to support the Los Angeles Community College District. The role oversees and maintains network and systems infrastructure across the Program Management Office and multiple campus project sites, with emphasis on reliability, security, and enterprise IT support.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in network and systems administration, cybersecurity, server and cloud technologies, disaster recovery, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of systems and network administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; additional four years of qualifying experience may substitute for education.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to communicate non-technically.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows OS and Windows Server; DNS, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SFTP.
• Experience with AD/Entra ID, Office 365, SharePoint.
• Experience with VPN appliances and Cisco Meraki.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, CrowdStrike, Zoom Admin, Teams, and network security (VPNs, ACLs, IPsec, SSL).
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V and cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of Rubrik, Nessus and Splunk for security and backup.

Responsibilities

• Oversees network and systems infrastructure across PMO and campus sites.
• Configures, manages and maintains hosts, OS and storage.
• Tests, installs, configures and maintains software and network devices.
• Ensures system uptime and communicates with the team.
• Manages server-related network services to ensure availability.
• Performs proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
• Manages projects delivering services per objectives.
• Configures firewalls, Wi-Fi APs and switches; supports network devices.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and vendors with timely support.
• Develops SOPs and training materials; shares knowledge with the team.
• Researches network products and standards for procurement and development.
• Supports installations and maintenance of network systems.
• Maintains disaster recovery procedures and contingency plans.
• Performs routing, cabling and switching activities.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

VPN

Cisco Meraki

CrowdStrike

SharePoint

VMware

Hyper-V

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Cisco Meraki Appliances

Entra ID

Office 365

Rubrik

Nessus

Splunk

Job description

CMP Services is seeking a Network Programmer - Analyst III (Network/Systems) to support our client, Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).

This role is responsible for overseeing and maintaining network and systems infrastructure across the Program Management Office and multiple campus project sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network and systems administration, cybersecurity, server and cloud technologies, disaster recovery, and enterprise-level IT support. This position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of a large-scale educational technology environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical business and operational objectives.

• Configures, manages and provides technical networking support for the physical and virtual environments, including hosts, operating systems and storage.
• Testing, installation, configuration and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and network device configurations
• Ensure system up time and communicate effectively with other members of the corporate team.
• Oversees the administration of systems and servers related to the network to ensure availability of services to BuildLACCD user community.
• Installs and configures client and server network software and performs software upgrades as needed.
• Proactively monitors and identifies network and system issues and takes corrective action in order to ensure efficient network and computing operation.
• Manages assigned projects to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Configures, manages and provides technical support of firewalls, Wi-Fi APs, network switches other network devices.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and provides technical assistance and support in a timely manner.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and propose resolutions to issues that could impact the network/server infrastructure.
• Contributes to the team in an effort to share knowledge, document procedures and SOPs and provide training where required.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Provide technical support in installations and maintenances of network systems.
• Support existing networks and perform upgrades as needed.
• Maintain network security firewalls and define network access rights.
• Maintain disaster recovery procedures and contingency plans during system failures.
• Perform network routing, cabling and switching activities.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures to ensure quality and productivity.
• Develop system installation and configuration documents for references.
• Design network topologies and identify and correct network non-compliance issues.
• Respond promptly during outages and recommend solutions for performance issues.
• Recommend new networking technologies to improve performance, reliability and scalability.
• Maintain network infrastructure and perform modifications and expansions when needed.
• Work closely with other Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Perform root cause analysis of network issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Security systems development, testing, analysis, and implementation.
• System vulnerability assessment and management.
• Responds to security threats, attacks, and similar events and develops threat prevention strategies.
• Regular generation of reports for executives and administrators.
• Supports the helpdesk function along with the web services support function.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of applicable systems and network administration experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college with a degree in computer science or related field. Additional four years qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, positive attitude and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent collaborative and team skills and ability to present ideas in user-friendly and non-technical language.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Current Windows Servers and Internet protocols: DNS, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory Services, Entra ID, Office 365, and document SharePoint management system
• Experience with VPN Appliances and Cisco Meraki Appliances
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Antivirus, CrowdStrike, Zoom Administration, Microsoft Teams, and network security including VPNs, ACLs, IPSEC, SSL
• Experience with Web site, intranet, and SharePoint support, and PowerShell scripting and automation. Able to develop scripted solutions to automate and/or simplify manual administrative processes and procedures.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V hypervisors, & cloud architecture
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and privacy principles, Rubrik Backup and Recovery, and Nessus and Splunk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing IT related support for a large construction bond program
• Industry certifications such as Comp TIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP Enterprise